About Coastal Sensing
At Coastal Sensing & Survey we specialize in hydrographic and marine geospatial services and we deliver high‑resolution, decision‑ready data for complex coastal, offshore, and inland water environments. In 2005 we started diving and became enamored with the underwater world right in our back yard. Over the years, the marine survey industry has changed significantly. New sensors, platforms, and processing techniques have reshaped how data is collected and used. Coastal Sensing has grown alongside those changes, continually adapting our approach and investing in better ways to capture and interpret coastal data. Staying current has never been about chasing trends for us, it has been about doing the work well as the industry evolves.
We partner with clients who need confidence—engineers, developers, regulators, and asset owners—by turning challenging marine conditions into clear, actionable insight.
Our work supports the full lifecycle of marine projects, from early site characterization and permitting through construction, inspection, and long‑term asset management.
The Team: Here at Coastal Sensing we couldn’t do the fantastic work we do without a powerhouse group of individuals helping bring clarity and understanding to our subsea environment.
Ben Griner, Principle
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Darren Keegan, CFO
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Our Partners
Statewide Land Surveying
We are proud to partner with Statewide Land Surveying out of Gresham Oregon. A team of experts in their field, Statewide offers Coastal support in survey control operations, allowing Coastal to ensure the accuracy of projects that call for land-based reference points.
PLS Survey Control & Services: As our trusted partner, Statewide provides professional land survey (PLS) control and certification services across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California. Their expertise ensures precise measurements and compliance with regional standards.
Drafting Services: Statewide offers first-round drafting and technical drafting services, creating custom templates for professional data presentation tailored to the construction trade. These services are part of their comprehensive package, designed to meet the specific needs of clients.
Advanced Survey Technology: Through Statewide, we offer statewide shallow USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) trackline bathymetric surveys and survey-grade, foliage-penetrating drone-based LiDAR. This technology delivers detailed and accurate geospatial data for a variety of projects.
In-the-Field Consulting Partners
Induced Polarization Associates
Marine Induced Polarization provides personnel and equipment to locate polarizable materials in marine environments. Their innovative approach and state-of-the-art technology allow them to deliver high-resolution subsurface imaging, helping clients to make informed decisions in their projects. Whether it's for mineral exploration, environmental monitoring, or marine archaeology, Induced Polarization Associates is committed to delivering precise, reliable, and cost-effective geophysical solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the marine environment.
Ocean Floor Geophysics
Coastal Sensing is proud to partner with Ocean Floor Geophysics (OFG) to enhance our marine geophysical surveys in the field with their advanced technology. This collaboration allows us to collect highly accurate data, significantly improving the quality and efficiency of our projects. By integrating OFG's innovative solutions into our operations, we are able to provide our clients with precise and reliable subsurface insights, ensuring the success of their marine exploration and research endeavors.